Romans Manyiel Garang

Current city: Sechelt, British Columbia

Year arrived in Canada: 2017

School: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC

Academic program: Water and Wastewater Technology (Water Engineering)

Current occupation: Utility Technician, Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC

1. What inspired you to pursue your studies in International Development of all the academic programs that were available to you?

I initially wanted to do Electrical engineering. I signed up for computer science but later switched to Water and Wastewater Technology which is more physical and more outdoorsy, unlike sitting in front of the computer with computer science.

2. Can you tell me a bit about your career path and what led you to your current role?

My career path was not smooth. Hard work, determination and love for what I do brought me to where I am now.

3. Do you have any advice to new students joining post-secondary institutions in Canada?

My advice for new students is to be goal-oriented and focus on the specific goal that they want to achieve.